π¨ How are #AI, #quantum & #autonomy changing defence?
ποΈ Dr Paul Hollinshead OBE, #dstl, and Finbar OβKeeffe, @baesystems.com, join @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social in a new #DefenceTalks out next week!
π www.britainsworld.or...
25.09.2025 14:11 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
How does the Atlantic and Pacific Future Forum enhance British influence?
The Big Ask | No. 38.2025
π βThe #PFF in Tokyo reinforced the message of #CSG2025 by providing a diplomatic and intellectual platform to foster closer links with Britainβs π―π΅ friends and other nations,β says @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy)
#BigAsk #BritainsWorld
19.09.2025 11:15 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Earlier today, I was absolutely delighted to chair the main #AUKUS panel at #DSEI2025 entitled together with Prime Ministerβs Special Representative on AUKUS Sir Stephen Lovegrove and the π¦πΊ High Commissioner to the UK The Hon Stephen Smith. #DSEI2025 @congeostrategy.bsky.social
09.09.2025 17:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Yesterday, we were absolutely delighted to welcome Minister for Defence Lord Coaker to address our flagship #GeostrategyForum. Lord Coaker spoke about the importance of #defence #diplomacy and our #international #partnershipsπ¬π§ @congeostrategy.bsky.social
04.09.2025 08:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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What to expect from DSEI 2025 | Defence Talks
π¨ What can you expect from #DSEI2025? π¨
AVM (rtd.) Gary Waterfall, Senior Military Adviser, #DSEI, sets out this yearβs theme: βPreparing the Future Forceβ
π§ Watch now: www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/equipping-...
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04.08.2025 15:05 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
π¨ New episode of #DefenceTalks coming soon!
ποΈ Equipping defence for the future: Acquisition and exports
Join Andy Start, National Armaments Director, and AVM (Rtd.) Gary Waterfall, #DSEI, with @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social
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30.07.2025 14:43 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Financing and investment: Strengthening UK defence and security
Season 2 | Episode 8
π¨ Financing and investment: Strengthening UK defence and security π¨
π£οΈ Rob Murray, CEO, Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, and Aimie Stone, Chief Economist, ADS Group UK join @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social
@baesystems.com #DefenceTalks
17.07.2025 11:15 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Council on Geostrategy
Building political consensus on defence investment | Defence Talks
βWe need to make the case to the wider public, in order that the Treasury understands the necessity to fund defenceβ
ποΈ Kevin Craven, CEO, ADS Group, on #DefenceTalks hosted by @paulmason.bsky.social and @starychsam.bsky.social
π bit.ly/4442bK4
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06.06.2025 14:16 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
We are looking forward to hosting Admiral Pierre Vandier, NATO SACT, next week for the exclusive launch of his new book βDeterrence in the Third Nuclear Ageβ
Find out more π
www.geostrategy.org.uk/event/deterr...
08.05.2025 14:54 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Yesterday, @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), moderated a panel at #LDC2025
π£οΈ Joined by @mephenke.bsky.social, Dr Eyal Hulata, David Omand, and Wyn Bowen the discussion focused on new nuclear proliferation and how systems and doctrine might evolve if key alliances break down
09.05.2025 09:41 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Council on Geostrategy
Dual-use technology in defence | Defence Talks
What are the implications of dual-use technology for the future of defence?
ποΈLt. Col. Dan Sawyers, Head of jHub, UK Strategic Command, speaks to @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), on #DefenceTalks
Watch the full episode π
bit.ly/4m5DXWT
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08.05.2025 10:55 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Council on Geostrategy
Introduction to the Future Maritime Leaders' Simulation
Thereβs just 2οΈβ£ weeks to go until the First Sea Lordβs Sea Power Conference 2025!
Prof. Alessio Patalano, @warstudieskcl.bsky.social and our Associate Fellow, introduces the Future Maritime Leadersβ Simulation π‘
Find out more π
www.geostrategy.org.uk/sea-power-co...
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28.04.2025 13:57 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 1
Operation HIGHMAST
What does the carrier strike group deployment do for Britain?
As HMS Prince of Wales sets off today for the UK carrier strike group deployment, wouldn't you like an explainer on the what and the why of Operation HIGHMAST?
Well, you're in luck - I wrote you one.
www.thebroadside.org.uk/p/04-2025-op...
22.04.2025 11:12 β π 26 π 8 π¬ 2 π 1
Yesterday, we hosted the first Maritime Leaders' Programme event at The Army and Navy Club!
β We were delighted to be joined by @c21st-sailor.bsky.social, Associate Director, #SeaPowerLaboratory, Baroness Stuart, @houseoflords.parliament.uk, and James Waller, @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
17.04.2025 14:36 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 3
YouTube video by Council on Geostrategy
Engaging young people on defence issues | Defence Talks
How can we engage young people on defence issues?
ποΈ Dr Hillary Briffa, Senior Lecturer, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, speaks to @starychsam.bsky.social and @paulmason.bsky.social on #DefenceTalks
Watch the full episode π www.britainsworld.org.uk/p/perception...
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08.04.2025 15:33 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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24.02.2025 11:04 β π 6 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Council on Geostrategy
An introduction to the First Sea Lord's Sea Power Conference 2025
The Council on Geostrategy is delighted to be hosting the First Sea Lordβs Sea Power Conference 2025!
β @starychsam.bsky.social, our Co-founder (Strategy), is at Lancaster House to provide an overview of the conference
Find out more π
www.geostrategy.org.uk/first-sea-lo...
#SPC2025 #RoyalNavy
16.04.2025 09:24 β π 6 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
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